North Korean websites stay down as PHP flaw causes global alarm
North Korean government and state media websites stayed offline for 24 hours after a PHP bug threatened 70% of the web, and Binance said it had safeguards in…
22/10/2026 14:299 min read
Geopolitics
Oil climbs amid persistent Middle East standoff
WTI crude rose $2.71 to $99.84 and Brent traded at $112 as Middle East tensions persisted, with Trump ruling out negotiations with Iran.
22/10/2026 14:117 min read
Dollar, yen, and bonds lead classic risk-off move in European session
European markets experienced classic risk-off moves, with the dollar, yen, and bonds strengthening while equities fell.
22/10/2026 13:137 min read
Crude rallies as US-Iran deal hopes fade and new strike plans loom
Crude oil rebounded after reports of reduced US troop presence and planned US-Israeli strikes on Iran, with Middle East tensions still supporting prices.
22/10/2026 09:529 min read
Renewed Middle East Pressures Push Ethereum Lower; Traders Await Data
Ethereum slides as Middle East tensions and hawkish Fed hit risk sentiment; technical analysis sees key support at 2360 and target downside to 1900.
22/10/2026 09:529 min read
Gold declines on Middle East escalation, growth fears may cushion losses
Gold dropped as Middle East tensions rose, but growth concerns may offer support. Technical analysis highlights key levels at 4,070 support and 3,885 target.
22/10/2026 08:139 min read
IRGC claims Hormuz attacks, keeping oil markets on edge
The IRGC reported hitting vessels in the Gulf, renewing focus on the risk to oil shipments through the Strait of Hormuz.
22/10/2026 06:125 min read
Asia-Pacific shares fall as dollar loses ground
Most Asian equities fell, the dollar eased and oil firmed on Iran strike reports; NZ inflation slowed and the Bank of Korea held its rate.
22/10/2026 04:1312 min read
Blockade drains Iran's Asian oil stockpiles, WSJ says
Iran's floating oil reserves in Asian waters were fully depleted under the US naval blockade, cutting off a major revenue source, the WSJ reports.
22/10/2026 02:1616 min read
NYT: US and Israel preparing detailed Iran strike plans for after midterms
The New York Times says US and Israeli militaries have drawn up specific plans to strike Iran after the US midterms, with oil targets and retaliation threats…
22/10/2026 01:2017 min read
Brent at $109 as US, Israel Draft Post-Midterm Iran Strike Plans
US and Israel have drafted plans for Iran strikes after midterms; Brent crude near $109.
22/10/2026 01:159 min read
State Department plans staff departure order from Gulf embassies amid tensions
Crude oil rebounds as US prepares to order departures from Gulf embassies over renewed conflict fears.
21/10/2026 20:116 min read
European shares end higher; French 10-year yield at highest since 2002
European equities closed higher while France's 10-year yield topped 5%, its highest since 2002. Crude oil reversed lower, slipping under $97.
21/10/2026 17:1322 min read
Crude Oil Futures Swing on Conflicting Headlines as Technical Levels Guide Traders
Crude oil prices swung sharply on geopolitical headlines, with the market focused on the $97–$98.48 swing area and key moving averages.
21/10/2026 14:1414 min read
Dollar Mixed, Oil Volatile as Conflicting Headlines Dominate Iran Talks
The dollar moved in mixed directions as crude oil fluctuated in response to contradictory reports surrounding US-Iran negotiations.
21/10/2026 13:1223 min read